Colt Government Model National Match .45 ACP - Serial Number C164045

Private Collection

Very Early Colt National Match Serial Number C164045
with fixed sights, blued finish, aftermarket ivory grips and
factory inscription R.J. Borromey, U.S.C.G. on the left
front of the frame. The Colt factory letter confirms the
inscription on the left side of the receiver and indicates
that the pistol was shipped to R.J. Borromey; USCG Rifle
Team, Camp Ritche, Cascade, Maryland on June 2, 1932.

Very Early Colt National Match Serial Number C164045
- left side view. The magazine has "COLT" over "45 AUTO" on
the base. The barrel is blued with polished chamber and has
the initials "M.B." in a circle indicating a Match Barrel
stamped on the right side of the barrel lug.

Captain Romeo J. Borromey, United States Coast Guard
graduated from the Coast Guard Academy in 1929 and spent 16
of his 30 years of service at sea. During World War II
Captain Borromey was commander of the U.S.S. El Paso which
was awarded three battle stars for combat action. Borromey
took part in many operations as commanding officer of the
U.S.S. El Paso from 1943-1945 including bombardment missions
at Wake Island, Sarmi Point and Aitape. It conducted
scouting and rescue missions, finally becoming part of the
screening forces at Morotai and Leyte. Captain Borromey died
on February 22, 1992, and was buried in Arlington National
Cemetery with a eulogy delivered by Joseph J. McGovern.